Preschools and Kindergartens
Four year old kindergarten
The Maroondah Integrated Kindergarten Association (MIKA) maintains a central enrolment system and allocates places according to parents' preferences and locality basis.
20 community-based and one private kindergarten use the MIKA Central Enrolment System.
Application forms are available from the link below or from local Maternal and Child Health Centres, kindergartens, Council offices and Service Centres.
Applications should be made between February and 30 June during the year before the child is eligible to attend Kindergarten.
| Child's Birthdate | Eligible Year |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2005 - 30 April 2006 | 2010 |
| 1 May 2006 - 30 April 2007 | 2011 |
| 1 May 2007 - 30 April 2008 | 2012 |
For more information contact:
- your local kindergarten
- MIKA's Central Enrolment Officer on 03 9720 5507 during school terms, Monday to Wednesday 10:00am - 2:30pm. An answering machine is available at other times.
Other kindergartens in the municipality run their own enrolment system - please contact them directly:
- Other 4YO Kindergarten Options (PDF, 222 kB)
- MIKA Enrolment Form for Four Year Old Kindergarten (PDF, 48 kB)
When enrolling your child, parents are asked to carefully consider the age of their child and whether he/she will be ready for the demands of kindergarten.
Many parents wonder about the best time to begin kindergarten and school for their child. Visit Kathy Walker & Associates for some free fact sheets on school readiness.
The Department of Human Services provides a kindergarten fee subsidy to holders of a Pension or Health Care Card. To find out more about this subsidy visit Department of Human Services.
Three year old kindergarten
Many kindergartens offer programs for three year olds.
Enrolment for three year old programs is handled centrally by MIKA. If your child is due to begin a three year old program in 2010, please download the enrolment form below.
For a full listing of kindergartens and a range of other children's services in the City of Maroondah, go to Maroondah Community Guide online.
- MIKA Three Year Old Enrolment Form (PDF, 40 kB)
- Three Year Old Kindergarten Programs (PDF, 136 kB)
